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RuneScape Classic

RuneScape Classic (also known as RSC, RS1 or RS Classic) was the first official release of RuneScape (DeviousMUD being the precursor). RuneScape Classic was publicly released on 4 January 2001. It was later…

4 January 2001

RuneScape Classic is an adventure developed by Jagex, released 4 January 2001 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What RuneScape Classic is

RuneScape Classic is an adventure game developed by Jagex and released in 2001. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

RuneScape Classic (also known as RSC, RS1 or RS Classic) was the first official release of RuneScape (DeviousMUD being the precursor). RuneScape Classic was publicly released on 4 January 2001. It was later replaced on 29 March 2004, with what was then known as RuneScape 2. On 23 May 2018, Jagex announced that RuneScape Classic would be permanently closing on 6 August 2018 due to numerous unfixable problems with the game.
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action, fantasy and open world.

What it launched against

RuneScape Classic launched on 4 January 2001, within three weeks of Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Onimusha: Warlords and Pokémon Stadium 2.

Released around the same time: Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Onimusha: Warlords, Pokémon Stadium 2.

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When did RuneScape Classic come out?
RuneScape Classic was released on 4 January 2001 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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